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The Washington critic., 1887-02-05
BISCOE CONFESSES
How He Killed Captain Dixon of the
SloOp Mary j.

HOW ne hiiIed captain Dixon oil the
sloOp Mary j.
PoRT ToBAcco, MD, Feb 5.-John Ben
iamin Biscoe, colored, convicted here Of the
murder of Captain Robert Il. Dixon of the
sloop Mary j., and whose case has not yet
been sent to the Court Of Appeals because
OF lack of funds, has made statement to
l.. NJ. Southerland, foreman OF the jury that
convicted him, In which he acknowledges
having killed the captain Sunday morning,
about three or four miles out In the Potomac
River, and that the act was deliberate, and
committed by himself alone. lie denies his
former assertions about the captains snap
ping gun at him, and states that they had
not been in any alteration, but the captain
bad said he did not know whether he would
bring him back from down the river
or not. The captain went below to light
his pipe, and while Biscoe was working the
pump, he took piece of wood and struck
Captain Dixon as he came up from below,
the captain falling back with his head on
the locker. lie remained there about ten
minutes, when Blscoe place rope around
his neck, and, dragging him on deck,
threw him overheard. He came up from
the river once and struggled considerably,
finally sinking, and BiscOe saw him no
more. Biscoe got about IS. lie said he
killed Captain Dixon not because he wanted
to rob, but because he did not like him.
Tho prisoner does not seem to fear hanging,
but has asked to see priest, and expresses
concern about the "dreadful hereafter
The Washington critic., 1887-02-05
PIEDMONT AIR LINE,

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT DEC. 10, 1885.
Trains leave d. & r. station, Sixth and sts:
a., m. daily for Warrenton, .Gordonsvil!e,
Raleigh, Charlotte, Atlanta and all points
South. Pullman Palace Buffet Sleeping
Car Washington TO Atlanta and Washing
ton to Montgomery.
e.35 p. m. daily, except Sunday, for Manassas,
Strasburg and intermediate stations.
$3.50 p. m. daily for Warrenton, Gordonsvllle,
Charlottesville, Staunton, Louisville, Gin
cnnati and Points on the Chesapeake and
Ohio route. Pullman Sleepers Washing
ton to Louisville.
II p. m. daily for Lynohburg, Raleigh, Ashe-
vile, Charlotte, Columbia, Aiken, Augusta,
Atlanta, Montgomery, New Orleans and
points Southwest. Pullman Buffet Sleep
ers Washington to Aiken, s. O., Washing
ton to Montgomery, connecting with Par
lor Cars to New orleans.
TRAINS ON WASHINGTON AND OHIO
DIVISION
Leave Washington Q:l5 a. m. daily, except
Sunday, and 4I5 p. IN. daily, arriving at
Round Hill 1lH5 Il. m. and 1:l9 p M; return
turning, leave Round Hill Cos Il. m. daily and
l:le p. M, except Sunday, arriving Washing
ton $40 a. IN, and 500 p. m.
Through trains from tho South arrive WASH
ton $3.50 a. m, and S23 p. IN, and from Louis
vile 9HO p. IN. Strasburg local 1905 a. m.
Tickets, sleeping.car reservations and In
formation furnished and baggage checked at
ohce, COL Pennsylvania avenue, and at Pas
senger Station, Pennsylyanla Il. r., Sixth and
u streets. JAS. l.. TAYLOR,
General Passenger Agent.
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.BOILING A BABY.
A Lady HorriHed at the Acts of He
Servant.

Lady Horrihed at the Acts OF Her
Servant.
A lady residing on L street, near Second
street northwest, went to Lieutenant Kelly
of the Sixth Precinct last night in great dis
tress. She blushingly stated that one OF her
female servants, young white woman, had
been boiling something on the stove for two
or three mornings which has been repre-.
sented to her to be an infant. She was per-
fectly Mortified at the idea OF such brutality
being practiced in her residence. The
Lieutenant was In doubt as to his power to
interfere In the matter. He stationed a
man to watch the house all of last night,
and gave instructions to not lose sight of
the premises until he was relieved by the
day watch at o'clock this morning.
The young woman sailed forth from the
house this morning to purchase something
for the breakfast table, and the officer po-
litely asked her TO walk to the station with
him. She said she did not know him. and
never walked with gentlemen she did not
know. He then put 1t little stronger and
said the Lieutenant wanted to speak to her,
When she arrived there she was put
through q rather delicate course Of ques-
tioning, and finally admitted that she had
been boiling pin-cushion that is made In
the form Of a baby. She boiled 1t for the
purpose Of bleaching 1t to present it to a
friend. The baby was exhibited in drip.
ping condition, and the lady Of the house
was made happy.
The Washington critic., 1887-02-05
RAILROADS.
THE GREAT
PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE
To the North, West and soutIiv

To the North. West and Southwest.
DoaJic Track. SplendM Scenery
Shd Rails. Magnificent Equipment.
In EFFECT JAsuAY 30, 1887.
Trains ieare Washington iron, Station, corner
OF SitM and u streots, as yJoiiotos.
For pittsburg and the West, Chicago Limited
Express of Palace Sleeping Cars at $50 IN
daily: Fast Line. o. 30 IN daily to Cincinnati
and ST. Louis, with Sleeping Cars from Har-
risburg TO Cincinnati and Buffet Car to ST.
Lonis; daily, except saturday, to Chicago,
with Sleeping Car Pittsburg to Chicago.
Western Express at $40 p IN daily. with
Sleeping Cars Washington to Chicago and
81. Louis, and Harrisburg TO Cleveland, con-
for Louisville and Memphis. Pacific Ex-
press, 1000 p m daily, for Pittsburg and tho
West, with through Sleeper Harrisburg to
BALTIMORE & POTOMAC RAILROAD.
For. Eriei Canandnigua,. Rochester, Buffalo,
Niagara, 1000 y m daily, except Saturday,
with Palace Cars Washington to Rochester.
For Williamsport Lock Haven and Elmira at
For New York and the East, rs, 900 and II t5
I'M, 1880, eco, lis, 1000 and i1.90 . IN. ON
sunday, 800 a m, Y 10, 200, LIS, 1000 and
ior Cars, 90 m daily, except Sunday, and nd
For Boston without change, 200 p m every
day,
For BROOKLYN, N. Y. all through trains con-
meet at Jersey City with boats of Brooklyn
Annex, affordiug direct transfer to Fulton
street, avoiding double ferriage across New
For Philadelphia, 7.e5, 900 and il is a m 1880,
200, 4l5, Goo 1000 and II 20 p m On Sun
day, 900 IN, 1880, 2 90, i.15, 600. 1000 and
1l2O pm. Limited Express, 0.i0 a m week.
days and AGO IN daily
For Baltimore, G35, 7.25, 800, O.i0, 05o, 1I,15
m, 1880, 12.3j, 2Q0. 40, 4.15, i23, di0, 600,
S.W, loco and II 20 u m. ON Sunday gO0.
e.bN II 1.l5 IN, 1880, 2.00, 400, i15 600, $40,
1000 and II 20 y M
For popc's Creek Line, 7.a5 m and 4.i0 pm
daily, except Sunday.
For Annapolis, S25 a m, 1870, 4.23 and 600 d
m daily, except Sunday. sundays, 900 m,
4.i5 pm m.
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG
RAILWAY AND ALEXANDRIA AND
WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
For Alexandria, Geo, G.d5, $40, 9.d7, II 20 m,
1901, noon, 2,O5, 4 2j, i.35, 6Oi S.0j, 1905 and
li.3T m. On Sunday at 600. 9.i7, II. 90 q m,
800, 6,Oi and 1905 pm.
For Richmond and the South, 600, 1i.O0 m
daily and i3l p IN daily, except Sunday.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington, Cos,
500. 9.i0, 10.15, lOi3 u IN, 1 10 800 3.23 5iO,
GOj, 0.32 and lOd2 p IN and IL 10 midnight,
except Monday. On Sunday at 500 and
1913 m, 200, 5.1O, 932, 1912 y m and 1a.l0
night
Tickets and information at the Office, north.
east corner of 18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue, and ut the station, where orders can
be left for the checking of baggage to desti-
nation from hotels and residences.
CIlAs. E. PUGH, j. Il. WOOD,
General Manager. G.P. A.
The Washington critic., 1887-02-05
KINGS PALACE, 814 9TH St.
FINE = CORKSCR REV : GOODS
READY MI A DE-

Our lines of fine goods we always keep up in good
shape and pay particular attention to Prnce Albert and
Cutaway Coats made from fine imported goods. There
constantly increasing demand for this class of goods
and we mean to be always prepared for the demand.
These goods rule, made of mediunl-weight ma
terials, to be useful for Fall and Spring
We have them made up plain or with silk facings Also
lined all through with silk.
There is also demand from certain class of people
who do not much for style of materials for
durability, for goods that won't wear "shiny," all
worsted goods do or later.
For this class of people we have made special prov
dark gray made up in Prince Albert STYLE that not
only very handsome but very serviceabe This class Of
goods marked down IS per cent. January
The Washington critic., 1887-02-05

johnson Brothers beg leave to announce
TO the public that they have contracted for
term OF years for the entire product of
Coke of the Washington Gaslight Company,
and are now prepared to fill all orders with
promptness and dispatch for this rcry supo-
sior and economical fuel. Terms and prices
unchanged:
25 bushels crushed coke delivered $3.50.
40 do, do. do. do. So. 10.
25 do. uncrushed do. do. 200.
DO do. do. do. do. $3.50.
Orders received at the Office of the Wash
ington Gaslight Company and at our main
and branch Offices in Washington and
Georgetown.
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Don't he imposed Upon.

The country from Maine to California is
flooded with adulterated lard; look out or It
will be In your kitchen. Tell your grocer
that you want only Cassard's pure lard and
you will get the best thing made. II your
grocer claims that he mas lard Just as good
as Cassard's for less money, lookout for IT.;
don't touch 1t. G. CAssARD & Son,
Baltimore, Nd,
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WASHINGTON CRITIC
CITY SPECIALS.
Snccini Bnrgnins.

Blankets, 75c. pair aud up; 30.lnoh Cash
mere (original dye) Csc; all-wool Sultlngs,
g5c.; Merino Underwear, 37lc.; l0I Sheet
ing, 15lc.; Canton Flannel, &C.. Black
Dressmakers' Cambria, &c; Corscts, 25c.;
full-regular Balbriggan Hose, extra long,
19c., at BRopuEAD 4 Cos"
pO1 L street
The Washington critic., 1887-02-05
CHESAPEAKE G. OHIO ROUTE.

Newport News and Mississippi Valley Col
Union Depot, Sixth and b streets.
IL A. M.-For Newport News, Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk. Daily except Sum-
day. Arrive Norfolk p. m.
300 K. M.-For ali stations on Chesapeake
& Ohio and points West. Sleeper from
Clifton Forge. Daily except Sunday,
$50 p. M.-Fast Western express daily.
Solid train, with Pullman sleepers to
Louisville. Pullman service to Cincln!
matt, st. Louis, Memphis and New Or
leans.
5l3 Pennsylvania avenue, and u. q +. sta.
tion. .
FRANK TRIGG,
Genl N. L. Passenger Agent.
II. W. FULLER,
General Passenger Agent.
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Rudden's Popular Instailmen
Houses,

Housekeepers who desire to buy any kind
OF stoves, furniture, carpets, clocks, willow
ware, oilcioths, baby carriages, Nc, should
90 direct to this prominent establishment,
$50 and q32 seventh street northwest, (west
side.) His goods are excellent and cheap
and his terms are the easiest.
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what lie wanted IL For.

"What do you want with the latch.keySr
she inquired, susplciously.
"One of our travelling men is sick and
I'm going to sit up with him. | thought
I'd like to have the key to wind up the ST.
lent watches OF the night.n BY the time
she recovered he had departed, Key and all.
Il Merchant Traveller,
The Washington critic., 1887-02-05

In addition to complete stock OF heat
Ing and cooking stoves, ranges, carpets,
blankets, comforters and parlor and dining
room furniture, have Just received full
line OF silver table ware, all to be sold on
easy monthly or weekly payments as cheap
as can be bought elsewhere at strictly cash
prices. Smiths reliable installment house,
s52 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
The Washington critic., 1887-02-05

In order to introduce It rapidly, we will
for few days present to each customer
whose purchases amount to y or over one
box OF Palmer's celebrated toilet powder
This powder sells for % cents, and is IN
dorsed by the highest medical authority,
Douglass 4 Bro, Ninth and L streets.
The Washington critic., 1887-02-05
Donuelly's steamed oysters, cor. l4th & l
"AIdrrncy nnirv Mngnns.n

Fresh Alderney butter, churned every
morning and delivered in ! ID "Ward"
prints, SOC. per lb. Also cottage cheese,
buttermilk and sweet milk, &c. per at.
Cream, l5c. per pt.
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a Gift for All,

In order to give all chance to test 1t, and
thus be convinced of its wonderful curative
powers, DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
'nmption, coughs and colds, will be, for
l.lnited time, given away. This offer is not
o y liberal, but shows unbounded faith In
tho merits Of this great remedy. All who
sN0er from coughs, colds, consumption,
ue hma, bronchitis or any affection OF
iOat, chest or lungs are especially re-
G. sted to call at stott, Cromwell Il Co.'s
c.ug store and get trial bottle free; large
bo les 81.
THE Carries advertising rates are l0per
Hc1 any daiiy paper IN Washington.
2 is increasing in circulation Jaste than
Gj he other city pdpers.
van its ioio rates d,P recognized pOpu-
Ia hyh Is he Jes, mediutl for advertising IN
he District.
his de'irered By cSdiers at So cents per
n,onM.
The Washington critic., 1887-02-05
MUSLIN
j UNDERWEAR! !.

Our Muslin Underwear
Department is on the sec
ond floor. We announce
that fact not because you do
not know it, but to call your
attention to the bargains we
are offering, and to remind
you that the desirable pat
terms are being sold every
day.
Call your special atten-
ton to our oS-cent line.
Marked on a counter by
themselves. Look tn e m
over. You will find them
fine muslin, with a profusion
of tucks and exquisite EN-
broideries.
A good assortment in our
25c. and soc. line.
Now is the time to buy if
you place any value on a
choice Of pattern.
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w. II. HOught0n a co.. I2li +
street Northwest,

At this time OF the year have a great
many goods OF the highest class, being
such goods as we cannot duplicate, which
we will offer at discount Of from 20 to
80 per cent. including chamber and parlor
furniture, chenille portieres, etc.
The Washington critic., 1887-02-05

SPLENDID assortment OF Prang's valen-
tine cards and novelties at Koch's, l22l
Pennsylvania avenue.
The Washington critic., 1887-02-05
Coke.

Do NOT fail to leave your plates at
Kervand's, 1912 Pennsylvania avenue north
west, aud get your visiting cards printed.
The Washington critic., 1887-02-05

LARGE variety OF Hake's and Billiards.
valentine novelties at Koch's, 1921 Penn
sylvania avenue.
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South Washinptnn.

The wagon stolen from L. w. English
of First and streets southwest, last Satur-
day night was found on Thursday at the
blacksmith shop on the Seventh street
road, near Silver Spring Station.
The Washington critic., 1887-02-05
10000 Rolls New styles wall Pa
nprs

At George S. Donn's establishment, at 1924
Seventh street northwest, a new and ex-
tensive stock OF Peaks patent raised pa
per. Also a full line Of Campbells Mica
paper. The largest stock Of cheap paper
In the city at wholesale and retail. Dado
shades, with spring rollers, at SOC. All
work guaranteed at the lowest possible
rates by practical experienced artists.
The Washington critic., 1887-02-05
For Chapped Hands, Face, Lips,

etc., use Shepherds Medlca,ed Mutton
Tallow, combined with Witch-hazel. For
sale by all druggists. Price, 10 cents.
The Washington critic., 1887-02-05

Justh's old stand. GI0 ID 1T. n. w.
Buys gents secondhand clothing. Note
by mail promptly attended to.
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CITY NEWS PARAGRAPHS.

Meade Post, No. 5, Il. A. r., gave an-
other Of Its successful masquerade balls last
night, and handsome sum was realized
for the post funds, for which the ball was
given.
National Rifles Hall looked very pretty
last night in its dress of gay bunting and
the youthful pupils OF Mrs. Flora G. Den
nisoD, In their fancy costumes. 1t was
their annual ball, and they made good use
of the time for sport.
The Irish American Club met last night
and discussed their ball to be given on the
21st instant. The sale of tickts indicates a
successful affair. The Marine Band will
furnish the music.and the reception will be
made up from the Irish American Congress
men.
The Unity Club met last night at the
residence Of William Hutchingson, 022 o
street northwest. Mrs. j. W. Bulla and
Mrs. F. b. Curtis gave some pleasing instru-
mental selections and Miss Wilson sang.
j. l.. McCreery rendered some humorous
recitations and DR.. j. A. Faust read an es-
say on the n-Shakspeare controversy
in which lie argued against the Baeonian
theory. George A. Bacon answered briefly.
West Washington.
George Harmon, one Of the Oldest en-
ployes OF the w. & G.. II. r., was sent to
Providence Hospital this morning, suffering
from severe attack OF rheumatism.
MIR. Richard Ballnger, one of George
towns old residents, died this morning
after short illness, in the s5th year of his
age. The funeral will take place from his
late residence, 1904 Thirty-lrst street, at IL
O'Clock Monday. Mr.. Ballnger had been
resident OF the District for the past sixty
years, and In active business all that time
until few days since.
Thieves entered the store OF James
Walsh, on Thirty second street, between s
and 1, last night, and stole all the money in
the cash drawer.
MIR. William II. Jackson of the En-
gineer Department found the body of a
colored female infant In the sewer, corner
of Twenty-ninth and n streets. 1t was
taken to the Seventh Precinct and the
coroner notified.
Damage amounting to 5000 was caused
by fire in No. 20G5 Thirty-ffth street, at
5:45 yesterday afternoon, supposed to be
the work OF an incendiary.
The funeral OF the late Mrs. II. F..
Cragin took place from her late residence at
o'clock yesterday. Rev. A. II. Stuart
OBLIGATED.
Temperature and condition OF water at Z
a. M: Great Falls, temperature, 81; condi-
tion, 81 receiving reservoir, temperature,
IS; condition at north connection, 4; at
south connection, O; distributing reservoir,
temperature, 81; condition at iniiuent gate
house, 3; at eiiluent gate-house, o.
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Choicest Flowers at Low Prices.
G. +. Hale, florist, 7l9 Fourteenth street
northwest. Funeral designs speciality.
The Washington critic., 1887-02-05

Fine Chnmois skins, sponges
and toilet articles for sale by A. b. Finney
The Washington critic., 1887-02-05

Do NOT fail to leave your plates at
Keryand's, 1912 Pennsylvania avenue north
west, and get your visiting cards printed.
The Washington critic., 1887-02-05

ga month ago | was happy ~ is the
declaration OF Bryan W. Proctor, the poet.
So were lots of other folks, who are now
telling people in nasal tones: "Got toad
in my head But there is still happiness
to be secured; bottle OF DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup will cure any cough or cold.
The Washington critic., 1887-02-05
Notice 10 Honse,seepers.

Ladies' saloon, corner OF / and Four
teenth streets northwest.
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The Effects of Menta, Exhaustion.

Many diseases, especially those of the
nervous system, are the products OF daily
renewed mental exhaustion. Business avo-
cations often involve an amount OF mental
wear and tear very preiudloial to physical
health, and the professions, II arduously
pursued, are no less destructive to brain
and nerve tissue. II is one Of the most i'm
portant attributes Of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, that it compensates for this undue
loss OF tissue, and that It imparts new
energy TO the brain and nerves. The
rapidity with which 1t renews weakened
mental energy and physical vitality is re-
markable, and shows that Its inylgorating
properties are OF the highest order Besides
increasing vital stamina, and counteractlng
the effects Of mental exhaustion, this DO
tential medicine cures aud prevents fever
and ague, rheumatism, chronic dyspepsia
and constipation, kidney and uterine weak
ness and other complaints. Physicians also
commend II as a medicatod st!mulaut and
remedy.
The Washington critic., 1887-02-05
East Mnsliinrton.

Edward c. Prentice OF the Marine Bar
racks was robbed OF gold watch and
cat's-eye scarf-pin about l2 o'clock Thurs
day night while drinking In restaurant.
The Washington critic., 1887-02-05

A sign in the room OF Western hotel is
said to read as follows: "Indian clubs and
dumb bells will not be permitted In any of
the rooms. Guests in need Of exercise eau
60 down to the kitchen and pound steak
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RICHARD j. RILEY's farewell at Kernan's
tonight. See the young comedian.
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Steamed oysters, corner 14th and l SITS.
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Listen I

VALENTINES at Goulds, a2i 9th st. n. W.
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LAST CHANCE to see La Petite Lille at
Kernan'S. Cheap prices, Two shows.
The Washington critic., 1887-02-05

IT PAYS to buy house furnishing goods at
Turpin & Co.'s great &c. store, at 439 7th
st. II. W.
The Arizona champion., 1887-01-01
WEEKLY CHAMPION.
NEW YEARS NUGGETS

NEW YEARS MORN. Dawnlight breaks OCT world of sin, And the misty stars ar. drifting, For Cod taken his jewels in
 Ana the veil of night is lifting. Al the dawn of day, while all is still, We will kneel this morn to pray That the aged ear which died last night No shadows will cast to day. The year that's gone is standing now On the sands of deserted shore; He's left behind his furrowcd brow. And springs like boy once more To run his race of measured time, Journeying "o'er life's solemn miin," Till the clang of another New Years chime Shall bring us joy asain.
The Arizona champion., 1887-01-01
A SURE CUPH.

Old Mrs. Bentley--I see, John, that this new faith cure has been the means of savin' great many people. Ols.A Beutley--So I've heerd. OK Yrs. Bentley Well, the fust time y pass a drug store, John, I wish you'd stop and get a bottle of it.
 HE KNEW WHAT IT WAS.
 Teachcr-What is an islandp
 Smart Pupil (whose father Is club man)--Body O land s'rounded by water.
 Teacher-Good. What is a strait Smart Pupil-I heard pop say it was a hard hand to get and beats three of kind. New York Sun.
The Arizona champion., 1887-01-01

Babbitt Bros. P. O. Address, Flagstaff, Arizona. Range, Clark s Valley, Mogollon mountains. Brand as above cut. All young stock brand cd on both sides, with swallow fork and underblt in each car, Also own the following: Boot, T. . H. any where on Jeff side of animal. Boot cattle, road brand W on right side; T cattle, cross oh right side. Horse brand, co.
The Arizona champion., 1887-01-01
I AM SOMETHING OF A LIAR MYSELF.

This device was not in vogue when Frisky Annanias was in the heyday of his glory, but the want of it must have been sadly felt.-Ex.
 THERE IS A BALM. "Is there no balm in Cilead ?" yelled temperance orator at picnic. "No, but there's sore mighty good flicker down here behind Pete Riley's barn, if you're very dry" sung out a stump-legged man sitting on a front seat.--Tid-B Bits.
 OUT or JOB. ''Say, mister, don't yer want q ?"
 uto of work"